A Magistrate’s Court in Noman’s Land, Kano presided over by Magistrate Hauwa Abdulkadir has remanded several suspects to a reform facility over charges of conspiracy and murder.
The accused stand indicted for the brutal killing of a teacher, whose eyes were gouged out and other mutilations after they murdered him.
According to the police charge sheet, the incident occurred in Center Abuja village, located in the Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State.
The prosecution alleges that on April 22 of this year, the suspects colluded, abducted the victim (a teacher), and then orchestrated a gruesome execution — including removing his eyes and other body parts.
It is further alleged that they raised ₦800,000 to hire youths to carry out the murder.
Barrister Salma Garba, the prosecuting counsel, requested an adjournment.
The trial has been adjourned to the 13th of next month for further submissions and defense arguments.
